EMS 2600 - PARAMEDIC I

Institution:

Northwest College

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Description:

The foundations of Paramedicine including pre-hospital pharmacology, advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation, and airway support. Emphasis will be placed on the Paramedic's role in the team environment that is EMS. Lab and the opportunity for field experience to cement newly learned skills will be provided. Paramedic students will accomplish prescribed clinical hours in keeping with the highest national standard. Paramedic I studentss will be expected to attend 80 hours of lecture and 80 hours of lab, 80 hours of clinical. Prerequisite: EMT-Advanced licensure, admission to the Paramedic program., FYS for students seeking AAS degree who do not have 30 hours of college credit. (80 hrs lec, 80 hrs lab, 80 hrs clinical)

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.northwestcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 754-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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